The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 22,200
€ 22,100
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is 13 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
59
67.8
74.7
57.9
69.1
77
67.8 in
Width
69.1 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
99
162.6
103.9
175.6
162.6 in
Length
175.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.86 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
9C
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
510 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
170.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
